John Boye

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John Boye (born 23 April 1987) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]

Club career

Early career

Born in Accra, Boye began his career with Schwepps' youth academy, where he played alongside Mohammed Iddi, he then later went on to play at Pro Consult Sports Academy and Miracle FC.[2]

Heart of Lions and Rennes (loan)

Boye moved to Stade Rennais (Rennes) on 29 July 2008 after a two-week trial,[2] he first arrived at Rennes on loan on 1 September 2008 from Ghana Premier League club Heart of Lions with an option to buy,[2] and returned to Heart of Lions on 30 June 2009.

Boye had long been a target for Rennes, but an early attempt from Rennes to sign him in 2009 broke down when it was claimed that he had already signed a deal with the Israeli club, Hapoel Petach Tikva.[2]

Rennes

In July 2009, the situation had been wrapped up by Heart of Lions, allowing Rennes to complete the move before the summer transfer window 2009 deadline, he signed a contract on 10 July 2009, completing his move from his former club Heart of Lions to Stade Rennais.[3]

Sivasspor

Boye left Turkish side Sivasspor following the expiration of his contract in June 2018.[4]

Metz

On 21 June 2018, FC Metz officially announced the capture of John on a four-year deal, keeping him at the club till June 2022.[5]

Al-Fayha

On 31 August 2021, Boye joined Al-Fayha on a one-year contract.[6]

International career

On 17 June 2008, Boye was called up for the Ghana, making his debut on 22 June 2008 against Gabon.[7] Boye was included in the Ghana national team's 23-man squad for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2012 and he made his tournament debut in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana on 24 January 2012.[8]

He was part of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations team that took a silver medal after they lost to Ivory Coast in an 8-9 penalty shoot out.

International appearances

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Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition
National team Year Apps Goals
Ghana 2008 3 0
2009 0 0
2010 0 0
2011 1 0
2012 11 0
2013 13 3
2014 8 0
2015 12 1
2016 6 1
2017 8 1
2018 1 0
2019 5 0
Total 68 6

International goals

Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boye goal.[9] Some sources credit Christian Atsu with scoring a goal against Lesotho on 16 June 2013,[9][10] but FIFA credited it to Boye.[11]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 13 January 2013 Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana File:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia 1–2 4–2 Friendly
2. 28 January 2013 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa File:Flag of Niger.svg Niger 3–0 3–1 2013 Africa Cup of Nations
3. 16 June 2013 Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho File:Flag of Lesotho.svg Lesotho 1–0 2–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
4. 27 January 2015 Estadio de Mongomo, Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 1–1 2–1 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
5. 24 March 2016 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana File:Flag of Mozambique.svg Mozambique 2–0 3–1 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
6. 11 June 2017 Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana File:Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopia 2–0 5–0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

Sivasspor[12]

Metz[12]

Ghana

Individual

References

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  7. ↑ Ahmed, Boye get Ghana call up Script error: No such module "webarchive".. ghanafa.org (Ghana Football Association). 17 June 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
  8. ↑ Boye believes he has made his case Script error: No such module "webarchive".. kickoff.com (Kick Off (magazine)). 25 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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